07-14-2011, 11:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-14-2011, 11:31 PM by Tenet Nosce.)
(07-05-2011, 08:20 PM)Technarch Wrote: Boards like http://boards.4chan.org/b/ can be a virtual battleground of ideologies.
Say, Chan refers to Zen Buddhism, doesn't it?
This is very interesting to me. Have you noticed any patterns that tend to emerge during the virtual battles? I've noticed that on other forums myself, as I mention in 2012 Keeping it Positive.
Quote:(03-28-2009, 12:53 PM)starmania Wrote: Is anyone else here getting this, It seems I am like some kind of magnet to Negatives, Ive joined a few forums in order to maybe help others, however I find my posts are usually replied to by Negatives who then set out to discredit my posts, or put some kind of doubts on them. It also seems like I am constantly having to get negatives away from me, I never disclose myself as being a wanderer, I merely try to help others. Is it me or is this happening to others.
Tenet Nosce Wrote:Yes, this is a very strange phenomenon that I have also noticed in other forums. It seems like some people are doing this on purpose, but others don't seem to be aware of it.
There are certain fundamental patterns in the way that some people think that makes it nearly impossible to offer a new viewpoint. They immediately want to tear it down, create a counterpoint, draw lines in the sand, and pick sides. It just all happens automatically for them, without them even realizing it!
It really does concern me though, because when I think about the possibility of one day living in some sort of intentional community situation, I can't think of any way to keep those people out, or at least get them to keep their mouths shut long enough to actually learn something.
To said people, I am sure I just come off as arrogant and a know-it-all. I really couldn't care less if somebody agrees with me. I am more interested in the process by which we may come to reconcile our seemingly different beliefs.
But for some- they just go for the jugular right from the get-go. And then when you put them in their place, they whine and complain, and act like they are the victimized and oppressed ones. Life is all a smoke and mirrors game to them... even when it comes to love, light, and spirituality.
So what shall we do with these folks? I would like to hear what Ra has to say on that one!